Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to an unforgettable excursion starts between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise takes you along the Bosphorus, past the European style palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi, as well as beautiful wooden kiosks from 19th century. Mansions and modern villas, which form the elegant sections of the city.

After breakfast, depart early to Ankara. We will visit Anatolian Civilizations which has been the home of the original works of Anatolian lands since the Paleolithic age, consists of two historical buildings . These are the Ottoman Period buildings; Mahmutpaşa Covered Bazaar and Kurşunlu Inn. Having been renovated in 2014, this museum allows you to travel through history via virtual tours, animations and replicas of T-shaped stone pillars and other replicas of Göbeklitepe.

in the afternoon, after lunch, we will visit ANITKABIR which is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who is the founder of Republic of Turkey. After free time, we will drive to hotel.

This morning we have an early departure for Cappadocia, on the road we will visit Tuz Golu (Salt Lake) which is one the biggest lake in Turkey.

We will also visit one of Cappadocias fascinating underground cities (Derinkuyu or Kaymakli, depending on availability and other local considerations). It is believed that these cities were formed as early as the 8th century BC by the Phrygian people to protect their inhabitants from wars and conflicts taking place above ground. The dwellings continued to be used until the early 20th century, when they were abandoned.

Early in the morning, you have the option to experience a memorable hot air balloon ride over Cappadocias otherworldly fairy chimneys.

After breakfast, we will visit Cappadocias main attraction: the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, a vast monastic complex comprising churches, monasteries and dwellings, as well as its underground city. Thought to have started life as a Byzantine monastic settlement, Göreme Open Air Museum became a pilgrimage site during the 17th century and is a must-see location for all visitors to Cappadocia. The rock-hewn churches contain wonderful frescoes, whose colours are still vivid after hundreds of years.

This morning we will drive to Konya, known as Iconium in Roman era. Konya was an important city of the Seljuk Empire and is the birthplace of the mystic Sufi order popularly known as the Whirling Dervishes. We will visit the Mevlana Museum, the former home of the Whirling Dervishes and the location of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumis tomb. Mevlana, also known simply as Rumi, was a 13th century Anatolian mystic and Muslim saint whose poetry is known across the world. The museum is now a pilgrimage site and the buildings fluted dome of turquoise tiles is one of Turkeys most recognisable sights.

Today, we will drive to the unique site of Pamukkale, also known as Cotton Castle. This spectacular natural phenomenon was created by deposits from thermal waters that cascaded down the mountainside over hundreds of years, forming myriad pools and terraces. As the water overflows from the pools, dazzling cream-coloured stalactites are formed that, from afar, resemble cotton or snow. The pools are filled with hot spring waters that supposedly have healing properties. Close to Pamukkale there are the ruins of Hierapolis, which was founded by the King of Pergamon in 190 BC and by the 2nd century AD had become an important Roman bath centre. The extensive ruins of Hierapolis are well worth exploring and include a theatre, temple, holy area, monumental fountain, bath, basilica and necropolis. We will spend the afternoon discovering the travertines and ancient city.

Tour continues with Ephesus Museum that is one of the best-preserved classical cities in the eastern Mediterranean and a great example of Greco-Roman architecture. Always an important religious centre, Ephesus was founded by Ionian Greeks in the 11th century BC and flourished under Roman rule. The Greeks replaced the cult of the Anatolian fertility goddess Cybele with Artemis and built a fabulous temple in her honour. With the arrival of the Romans, it became the Temple of Diana and was one of the original seven wonders of the ancient world. We will visit the vast amphitheatre, stroll the marble streets once graced by Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and marvel at the gymnasium, baths and wonderfully restored Library of Celsus.

After the visit to Ephesus, we will head to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines.After tour, we will drive to hotel in Kusadasi to have dinner and rest.

Depart early for Bergama and then visit the Asclepion, once an important healing center of the Roman world. Remnants of many structures have been preserved on site to see how the healing center would be during ancient times.

After the tour, drive to Canakkale for the night.

After breakfast, depart early for visiting Troy, the place where the legendary Trojan War took place as described in the historical work of Homer of Smyrna.

Tour continues with visiting Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles.

After breakfast we will visit the St. Sophia Museum which is one of the great architectural marvels of the ancient world. We continue on to the Hippodrome, the sportive and political center of the Old City to see Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and German Fountain. Afterwards, we will visit the Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia and famous for its delicate blue tiles, and unique 6-minaret design. We will then visit Topkapi Palace, seat of the Ottoman Empire for four centuries and the Treasury.

Our adventure ends after breakfast in Istanbul. Free time until your transfer for your flight home.